Become a Cat Foster Home

Consider opening your home to save another cat's life...

Thinking of opening your home to a few cats?

Who wouldn't want to host these little bundles of joy
for a while ? - See more at: http://www.catsinthecradlerescuenyc.org/citcrnyc_be_a_foster_home.htm#sthash.D8GAXNeu.dpuf

Who wouldn't want to host these little bundles of
joy for a while?

Who wouldn't want to host these little bundles of joy
for a while ? - See more at: http://www.catsinthecradlerescuenyc.org/citcrnyc_be_a_foster_home.htm#sthash.D8GAXNeu.dpuf

Fill out
our application and we will respond to your
request to be a foster home in 1 - 2 business days.

What is a cat foster home?

Cat fostering involves opening your home for a specified
period of time to one or more cats until the cat is adopted
or placed in a permanent home. During this time
commitment you are asked to provide a safe, loving
environment for the cats. While the cat(s) are in your
foster care, Cats in the Cradle will provide the necessary
food and any nutrients to ensure minimial to no expenses are
incurred on behalf of the foster home.

Why can't the cats remain with the rescue center ?

The plain truth is that with the number of cats that are
rescued there often isn't enough physical space to safely
house the kittens so the choices become either secure a
foster home while the cat is either recovering from an
illness or not rescue a cat due to lack of space to care for
them.

Also, Cats in the Cradle Rescue often finds kittens that
are too young to be adopted and needs a safe place to grow
until such time where the cat is ready for a permanent home.
Cat foster homes also help socialize cats to learn to be
around people as well as other pets and environments outside
of a shelter. This is especially helpful for cats that
have lived outdoors for most of their lives.

How does cat fostering help ?

CITCR does not have a shelter; all cats and kittens are
housed in foster homes while they are awaiting adoption.
Fosters provide for the everyday needs of the cats in their
care, such as food, litter and love and makes them available
for adoption events and CITCR provides for their veterinary
care.

By opening your home to just one cat that provides one
more spot in the rescue to find and care for a new feline
resident. Cat fostering also helps prevent the
euthanizing of cats by the various local shelters in the NYC
area. Cat fostering is a two way street. By
opening your home to foster a cat you are also contributing
to the greater community by coming to the aide of those in
need. At Cats in the Cradle Rescue we can't think of a
much better exchange.

How can I register to become a cat foster home?

To volunteer or become a cat foster home, please download,
complete and submit the application by
clicking
here